Many dignitaries are expected to join the ceremony including Austrian President Heinz Fischer.

World Bulletin / News Desk

The head of Turkey's Religious Affairs Department, Prof. Dr. Mehmet Gormez, arrived in Vienna on Friday where he will participate in a ceremony marking the 100th anniversary of the recognition of Islam in Austria.

The ceremony will take place at the Vienna Municipality Palace and Gormez will deliver a speech at the occasion.

Many dignitaries are expected to join the ceremony including Austrian President Heinz Fischer.

Gormez will return to Turkey on Saturday.

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